- What
- Early-stage venture funding with hands-on mentorship, Seed to Series A.
- Who
- Early-stage startups in the MENA region.
Checked · October 2026 · annexinvestments.com · How we check ↗
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Annex Investments is a venture single-family office (VC + venture studio) in the UAE. Abu Dhabi hybrid venture single-family office that blends the patient capital of a traditional single-family office with the high-growth strategies of a venture firm. Four pillars: venture capital, joint ventures and strategic partnerships, a proprietary venture studio, and market entry and advisory. Its venture investments provide early-stage funding for startups in the MENA region with hands-on mentorship and strategic guidance, from Seed to Series A; the portfolio shown on its site includes DTEK (formerly Dukkantek), ClearGrid, Holo, Keyper and Alma Health.
- Amount
- Seed to Series A · ticket size not published
- Terms
- Yes — venture capital
- Eligibility
- Early-stage startups in the MENA region, Seed to Series A
- Sectors
- Various sectors - innovative and traditional business models
- Benefits
- Hands-on mentorship and strategic guidance
- capital, resources and venture builder framework
- market entry and advisory
- Portfolio
- DTEK (formerly Dukkantek)
- ClearGrid
- Holo
- Keyper
- Alma Health
- Status
- Active - latest portfolio news on its site August 2025 (Holo Series A); contact by email, info@annexinvestments.com (checked September 2026)
What the source says
“PO Box 984, 10th St, Al Zahiyah, E16, Abu Dhabi, UAE”
“Annex Investments is a multifaceted hybrid venture single-family office, strategically blending the patient capital and long-term vision of a traditional SFO with the dynamic, high-growth strategies of a venture firm.”
“Our integrated approach is built upon four core pillars: Venture Capital, Joint Ventures/Strategic Partnerships, a proprietary Venture Studio and comprehensive Market Entry & Advisory services.”
“Annex Investments provides early-stage funding for startups in the MENA region, offering hands-on mentorship and strategic guidance, and actively participating in our portfolio companies' growth from Seed to Series A.”
“We invest in transformative startups across various sectors. Our capital, resources, and venture builder framework support both innovative and traditional business models.”
“DTEK (FKA Dukkantek) Venture Investments ClearGrid Venture Investments Holo Venture Investments ... Keyper Venture Investments ... Alma health Venture Investments”
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Questions founders ask
What does Annex Investments offer?
Early-stage venture funding with hands-on mentorship, Seed to Series A.
Does Annex Investments take equity?
Equity.
How do I apply?
No application form is published. Its website is the way in.
Sources
Primary source · annexinvestments.com · LinkedIn · linkedin.com/company/annex-investments · Checked October 2026